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How will licensing help?

Licensing will make sure that all tenancy agreements contain rules about antisocial behaviour and will help ensure that landlords take action against any tenant breaking those rules.

It will ensure houses rented out through private landlords or agencies are properly managed, in good condition and fit to live in- this will be checked by the Council in line with the Government's Housing Health and Safety Rating System.

Over the years, it will reduce the number of vacant properties in the area through building a stronger, safer community where people choose to live and residents have a strong voice to tackle problems at privately-rented properties.

Selective Licensing is just part of the picture - added to the enforcement by the Council's antisocial behaviour team and the Targetted Family Services project it will form part of a protection package to ensure your neighbourhood becomes a better place to live.